1979 TPS-L2
The TPS-L2 is a playback-only Walkman.
Timeline
A chronological archive of Sony portable audio across formats, from cassette Walkman and Discman to MiniDisc and Network Walkman, based on curated model history.
1981 WM-2
The WM-2 is a playback-only Walkman.
1981 WM-3
The WM-3 is a playback-only Walkman.
1982 WM-D6
The WM-D6 is a Walkman with recording capabilities and a professional configuration.
1982 WM-DD
The WM-DD is a playback-only Walkman that employs a disc drive mechanism.
1982 WM-F2
The WM-F2 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1982 WM-R2
The WM-R2 is a Walkman with recording capabilities.
1983 WM-20
The WM-20 is a playback-only Walkman.
1983 WM-F5
The WM-F5 is a Sports Walkman with a built-in radio and Disc Drive transport.
1984 D-50
The D-50 is Sony's first portable CD player, released in 1984.
1984 WM-30
The WM-30 is a playback-only Walkman with an expandable body and Dolby B.
1984 WM-DC2
The WM-DC2 is a playback-only Walkman that employs a disc drive mechanism.
1984 WM-DD2
The WM-DD2 is a playback-only Walkman that employs a disc drive mechanism.
1985 WM-101
The WM-101 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1985 WM-D3
The WM-D3 is a Walkman with recording capabilities and a professional configuration.
1985 WM-F75
The WM-F75 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1985 WM-W800
The WM-W800 is a Walkman with radio and recording functions.
1986 D-100
The D-100 is a model that expands upon the functionality of early portable CD players while miniaturizing their configuration.
1986 WM-109
The WM-109 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1986 WM-F107
The WM-F107 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1986 WM-F202
The WM-F202 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1986 WM-F57
The WM-F57 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1987 WM-501
The WM-501 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1987 WM-504
The WM-504 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1988 D-150
The D-150 is a portable CD player with improved vibration resistance and power supply configuration.
1988 D-88
The D-88 is a portable CD player with a compact body that supports playback of 12cm and 8cm CDs.
1988 WM-505
The WM-505 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1988 WM-701C
The WM-701C is a high-end playback Walkman with Dolby B/C and Dynamic Bass Boost.
1989 D-350
The D-350 is a portable CD player with expanded control capabilities.
1989 D-Z555
The D-Z555 is a high-end portable CD player designed for high-quality sound reproduction.
1989 WM-DD9
The WM-DD9 is a playback-only Walkman that employs a disc drive mechanism.
1990 D-303
The D-303 is a high-end portable CD player featuring a metal casing and a high-quality output configuration.
1990 D-99
The D-99 is a high-end portable CD player featuring a metal casing and a 1-bit conversion circuit.
1990 WM-805
The WM-805 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1991 WM-DX100
The WM-DX100 is a high-end playback Walkman from Sony's DX series.
1991 WM-EX88
The WM-EX88 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1991 WM-SX77
The WM-SX77 is a playback-only Walkman.
1992 D-515
The D-515 is a high-end portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism.
1992 MZ-1
The MZ-1 was the first MiniDisc recorder to adopt random access discs instead of linear tape, significantly changing how recorded audio was handled.
1992 WM-EX909
The WM-EX909 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1993 MZ-R2
The MZ-R2 is a second-generation model that maintains the basic performance of a MiniDisc recorder while achieving miniaturization and system simplification.
1993 WM-EX808
The WM-EX808 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1993 WM-EX999
The WM-EX999 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1994 D-535G
The D-535G is a portable CD player equipped with a microphone input and vocal cancellation function.
1994 WM-EX1
The WM-EX1 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1995 D-777
The D-777 is a high-end portable CD player with a compact, slim design and a high-quality audio output configuration.
1995 MZ-B3
The MZ-B3 is a voice recording-focused model that expands the MiniDisc format from music use to voice recording use.
1995 WM-EX911
The WM-EX911 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1996 D-465
The D-465 is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism and optical digital output.
1996 MZ-E50
The MZ-E50 is a high-end MiniDisc player that achieves a slim and lightweight design through optimization of materials and structure.
1996 MZ-R4ST
The MZ-R4ST is a docking-type MiniDisc system that separates portability from a full-fledged recording environment.
1996 WM-EQ2
The WM-EQ2 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1996 WM-EX5
The WM-EX5 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1997 D-E303
The D-E303 belonged to the same late-1990s transition as the D-E305, combining practical anti-skip stability with a lighter CD Walkman-era body built for everyday use.
1997 D-E504
The D-E504 stayed very close to the D-E500, carrying the same early CD Walkman-era design language into a lightly varied package that felt calmer and more modern than earlier Discman forms.
1997 MZ-EP10
The MZ-EP10 is a MiniDisc player that focuses on ease of use when inserting and removing discs, and employs a top-loading mechanism.
1997 MZ-R50
The MZ-R50 is a MiniDisc recorder that offers improved portability and ease of use compared to previous models.
1997 WM-EX655
The WM-EX655 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1997 WM-EX7
The WM-EX7 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1997 WM-FX855
The WM-FX855 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1997 WM-MV1
The WM-MV1 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1997 WM-WE7
The WM-WE7 is a playback-only Walkman.
1998 D-5WD
The D-5WD is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism.
1998 D-E554
The D-E554 sat close to the D-E505 and kept the same compact late-1990s formula, but with a slightly more complete feel that placed it a little above the most basic players around it.
1998 D-E705
The D-E705 followed the same streamlined late-1990s approach as the D-E700, keeping the body light and everyday-friendly while leaning on the anti-skip and remote-led control formula Sony had already settled into.
1998 D-E805
The D-E805 was a close sibling to the D-E800 and carried the same more complete late-1990s formula, with a polished body, stronger remote integration, and a noticeably more finished overall presentation.
1998 D-E905
The D-E905 stayed close to the D-E900 and carried the same slim, balanced late-period design language, emphasizing composure and practicality more than any single attention-grabbing specification.
1998 MZ-E44
The MZ-E44 was a MiniDisc player that prioritized a balance between portability and ease of use.
1998 MZ-R55
The MZ-R55 is a MiniDisc recorder that maintains the basic configuration of a recording device while achieving miniaturization and power saving.
1998 WM-EX9
The WM-EX9 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1999 D-E01
The D-E01 is a portable CD player equipped with a slide-in disc loading mechanism and G-Protection.
1999 MZ-E80
The MZ-E80 was a MiniDisc player that focused more on power saving and a revamped control system than on feature expansion.
1999 MZ-R90
The MZ-R90 is a flagship MiniDisc recorder that maintains recording capabilities while achieving a smaller body size.
1999 NW-MS7
The NW-MS7 is the first Network Walkman to use a Memory Stick as its storage medium.
1999 WM-WE01
The WM-WE01 is a playback-only Walkman.
2000 D-EJ610
The D-EJ610 appears to have sat in the same practical early-2000s family as the D-EJ611, combining G-Protection and a compact two-AA layout with the kind of feature set meant to disappear into routine use.
2000 D-EJ613
The D-EJ613 looks to have been another close family variation on the D-EJ611 theme, built around the same compact, stable early-2000s CD Walkman formula rather than around any major shift in direction.
2000 D-EJ615
The D-EJ615 seems to have been the more fully equipped version within its family, keeping the same compact early-2000s CD Walkman platform while presenting it in a slightly more complete and user-friendly package.
2000 D-EJ815
The D-EJ815 sat close to the D-E880 and translated the same late-1999 refinement into a CD Walkman-branded package built around smooth daily carry, strong remote integration, and mature power handling.
2000 MZ-R900
The MZ-R900 is a high-end MiniDisc recorder in the R series, featuring refined controls and display performance.
2000 NW-E3
The NW-E3 is the first Network Walkman to feature built-in flash memory.
2001 MZ-N1
The MZ-N1 was the first portable recorder to feature NetMD and expand MiniDisc recording to PC connectivity.
2001 NW-E10
The NW-E10 is a high-capacity Network Walkman model part of the MP3-compatible generation.
2002 MZ-E10
The MZ-E10 was a flagship MiniDisc player that pursued extreme thinness and compactness.
2002 MZ-N10
The MZ-N10 is a flagship NetMD recorder that integrates the basic configuration of a recording device and early PC connectivity functions into a compact, all-in-one body.
2002 WM-FX202
The WM-FX202 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
2003 D-NE900
The D-NE900 is a portable CD player that supports ATRAC3plus, ATRAC3, and MP3 playback.
2003 MZ-E720
The MZ-E720 was a high-end MDLP player that enhanced sound quality and texture.
2003 MZ-NE810
The MZ-NE810 is a USB-centric NetMD model that expands playback functionality while omitting the recording input.
2003 NW-MS70D
The NW-MS70D is a Memory Stick Walkman equipped with built-in flash memory.
2004 D-NE20
The D-NE20 is a portable CD player that supports ATRAC3plus, ATRAC3, and MP3 playback.
2004 MZ-NH1
The MZ-NH1 was a recorder introduced as the flagship model during the early stages of Hi-MD development, featuring full recording capabilities and a highly rigid aluminum casing.
2004 NW-E95
The NW-E95 is a Network Walkman with a 512MB capacity part of the third-generation E series.
2004 NW-HD1
The NW-HD1 is the first Network Walkman to feature a built-in hard drive.
2005 NW-A3000
The NW-A3000 is a Walkman with a large-capacity hard disk, part of the first generation A series.
2005 NW-E107
The NW-E107 is a 1GB Network Walkman part of the 4th generation E series.
2005 NW-HD5
The NW-HD5 is a second-generation Network Walkman equipped with a hard disk.
2006 MZ-RH1
The MZ-RH1 is a NetMD recorder that primarily uses USB transfer and simplifies the recording path.
2006 NW-E005
The NW-E005 is a high-capacity Network Walkman model part of the 7th generation E series.
2006 NW-S203F
The NW-S203F is a medium-capacity Network Walkman with an FM tuner, part of the third-generation S series.
2006 NW-S706F
The NW-S706F is a high-capacity, noise-canceling Network Walkman part of the 4th generation S series.
2008 NW-E026F
The NW-E026F is a high-capacity Network Walkman with an FM tuner, part of the 9th generation E series.
2008 NW-S739F
The NW-S739F is the largest capacity noise-canceling Network Walkman part of the 6th generation S series.
2009 NW-E044
The NW-E044 is a high-capacity Network Walkman part of the 10th generation E series.
2013 NW-ZX1
The NW-ZX1 is the first model in the ZX series.
2015 NW-ZX2
The NW-ZX2 is the second-generation model part of the ZX series.
2016 NW-WM1A
The NW-WM1A is a high-quality Walkman part of the WM1 series.
2016 NW-WM1Z
The NW-WM1Z is the top-of-the-line Walkman in the WM1 series.
2022 NW-WM1AM2
The NW-WM1AM2 is a second-generation high-quality Walkman part of the WM1 series.
2022 NW-WM1ZM2
The NW-WM1ZM2 is the top-of-the-line second-generation model part of the WM1 series.
